2008 Hyundai Tucson Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,866miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2008 Hyundai Tucson, 9% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,866 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We were driving towards home when the car started to buck as if someone were applying the brakes and sounded as if gears were grinding. The ESC idiot light kept going off and on so I turned the ESC off with the manual switch and it seemed to work meaning I could drive with no apparent problem. I am certainly very happy that it did not happen at a higher speed because the jerking was somewhat severe at 35mph.”
NHTSA complaint #10586511, filed 2014-05, 84,732 miles“Esc off light intermittently comes on while driving. If restart vehicle light doed not come on. This is a manufacuring defect & should be recalled. I should not have to pay for a mechanic to fix something that isn't really broken. There is nothing wring with the system. The problem is with the sensor.”
NHTSA complaint #10882329, filed 2016-07, 92,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai tuscon. While driving at 15 MPH, the electronic stability control (ESC) light illuminated on the instrumental panel and the stability control activated. She attempted to deactivate the ESC but to no avail. She attempted to depress the brakes but the brake pedal fell into the floorboard and would not engage. She was able to bring the vehicle to a stop without incident. The vehicle had not yet been to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The failure and current mileages were 16,100.”
NHTSA complaint #10330419, filed 2010-05, 16,100 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 | 8 | 0% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 9 | 7% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 4 | 9% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 14 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2008 Hyundai Tucson
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Hyundai Tucson
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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